Tag: initiatives
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Kara Franker, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 19:55The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) has announced the appointment of Kara Franker as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, effective immediately. Ms. Franker will lead ... Read More
Bruegel meets street art in Brussels
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 00:30visit.brussels, together with the Brussels collective Farm Prod and with the support of the City of Brussels, has developed a “PARCOURS Street Art” tour honouring the great Flemish master Pieter ... Read More
Minister Bartlett addresses global tourism leaders at 2019 World Travel and Tourism Council
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 18:42As a part of a panel of the 2019 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), held on Tuesday, June 11 in New York City, Minister of Tourism, Honorable Minister Edmund ... Read More
‘Super Power’ artwork on display at Heathrow Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 15:14A canopy of brightly coloured umbrellas has appeared at Heathrow as part of an initiative to raise awareness of neuro-developmental disorders, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia ... Read More
Green Marine: Port Canaveral receives environmental excellence distinction
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 22:30Port Canaveral has received Green Marine certification a second time for advancing environmental excellence in maritime transportation and demonstrating “green” corporate leadership. The certification was presented to the Port at ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism in crisis: Managing and seeking out opportunities
Srilal Miththapala - eTN Sri Lanka- June 11, 2019 23:55The Rapid Response Team by Safertourism reached out to Sri Lanka tourism authorities including the minister of tourism and industry leaders within hours of the devastating terror attack on the ... Read More
Russian Convention Bureau participated in St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 21:02The key theme of RCB's participation at SPIEF'2109, presented in various formats was "Politics and Business: Effective Interaction for Development of the Event Industry." "As part of implementing the national ... Read More
Conrad Bali announces completion of rejuvenation
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 19:13Conrad Bali, a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded Deluxe rooms that boast incredible Indian Ocean views, expansive lagoon ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board Team visited Trade Partners in Scandinavia
editor- June 10, 2019 23:07Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) head of the company, Mrs. Sherin Francis and Key STB representatives on the European market visited trade partners in Northern Europe in May this year. A ... Read More
Commonwealth of Virginia : Commemorate the 400th anniversary
Dmytro Makarov- June 10, 2019 19:17Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution invites local, national and international tourists to visit the Commonwealth of Virginia as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of pivotal events that took place in ... Read More
Airbus will mark 50 years of pioneering achievements at Paris Air Show 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 18:11At the Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget, Airbus SE will present a broad portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services which meet the aerospace industry’s requirements for today and ... Read More
IATA Resolution calls for Implementation of Global Carbon Offsetting Scheme
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 7, 2019 05:25The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling on governments to continue important work for full implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and ... Read More
Benchmark names new Director of Culinary Operations, The Woodlands, TX
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 20:05Benchmark has named Olivier C. Gaupin director of culinary operations, a newly created position to further enhance Benchmark’s food and beverage positioning and expanding recognition. Patrick Berwald, vice president food ... Read More
Brand USA unveils new marketing initiatives at IPW 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 16:30Brand USA kicked off IPW 2019 by outlining innovative marketing plans all aimed at promoting the United States as a premier travel destination. For Brand USA, the U.S. Travel Association's ... Read More
Audubon International and Diamond Resorts partner on Green Lodging Program
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 16:03Diamond Resorts announced today it has partnered with Audubon International to increase awareness of green initiatives within the industry. As such, Diamond has joined Audubon’s Green Lodging program to ensure ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Bartlett new cooperation with President Clinton on Tourism Resilience
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 4, 2019 16:39Alongside President and Secretary Clinton, Jamaica's Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett spoke today the ongoing 4th meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery ... Read More
Hilton: 200th hotel opening in the China market
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 19:13Hilton ushered in a milestone in its China market development with the grand opening of its 200th hotel -- Canopy Chengdu. The Chinese market is a top priority for Hilton ... Read More
Qatar Airways recognized for its commitment to preventing illegal endangered wildlife trade
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 15:01Qatar Airways is today celebrating becoming the world’s first airline to achieve a new industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation. The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) ... Read More
Sustainability Report published by Qatar Airways
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 14:01Qatar Airways Group today published its Sustainability Report 18 (covering the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018), detailing its development and progress in this crucial area. The report ... Read More
Carsten Spohr New IATA Board Chairman
Dmytro Makarov- June 2, 2019 06:42The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Group Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a ... Read More
Wyndham Destinations is opening new resorts
Dmytro Makarov- May 31, 2019 19:01Wyndham Destinations launches new club brand identities, and shakes up timeshare with urban resort openings and evolution across the company. Wyndham Destinations is leading the evolution of the industry by ... Read More
Brussels by bike: European capital celebrates cycling and honors its cultural heritage
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 17:152019 is a year like no other for Brussels. This year Brussels is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Tour de France victory of Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx, ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism: Visitor spending declined 6.2 percent in April 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 19:46Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total of $1.33 billion in April 2019, a decrease of 6.2 percent compared to the same month last year, according to preliminary statistics ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Vice President of Business Development
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 16:35Benchmark has appointed Mitch Garrett vice president of business development. Jarrad Evans, senior vice president, business development & strategy, made the announcement. “It is such a pleasure to welcome Mitch ... Read More
One of Italy’s most interesting tourist events: The Romantic Night
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 29, 2019 02:10There is great excitement for the arrival of the fourth edition of the Romantic Night in the most beautiful villages of Italy, which will take place on Saturday, June 22, ... Read More
Hard Rock International honors legendary Freddie Mercury
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 00:40Hard Rock International announced a continuation of its partnership with The Mercury Phoenix Trust, a UK charity created in memory of Freddie Mercury by Queen band members Brian May and ... Read More
American Airlines launches new nonstop flight from New York’s JFK to St. Kitts
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 23:35Continuing to expand upon a successful airline-destination partnership, American Airlines will fly a second weekly nonstop flight from New York’s John F. K International Airport (JFK) to St. Kitts on ... Read More
Mexican Caribbean revolutionizes tourism through sustainable initiatives
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 18:55Boasting turquoise waters, lush wild jungle and historic Mayan architecture, the Mexican Caribbean has implemented revolutionary sustainable practices to maintain those natural riches, now reflected in the third annual Sustainable ... Read More
Dubai College of Tourism launches new training initiatives
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 16:40Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), a vocational education institution established as part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has underlined its commitment to building a network ... Read More
Tourism leader Karolin Troubetzkoy of St. Lucia receives Order of Merit from Germany
editor- May 27, 2019 20:25Instituted in 1951 by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Theodor Heuss, the Order of Merit is awarded to individuals for achievements in the political, economic, social, or ... Read More
Dubai to host second edition of World Tolerance Summit
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 16:15Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the International Institute for Tolerance in Dubai ... Read More
A piece of American history, ancient culture, white sandy beaches and so remote like no place else?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 21:20Where can you find a piece of American history and ancient culture like no other place else? Where can you find a piece of America so remote and so authentic ... Read More
Bold action by London Heathrow to reduce vehicle emissions
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 06:01London Heathrow has announced it is getting ready to introduce a set of tough new measures to protect local air quality, reduce congestion and tackle emissions, as the airport continues ... Read More
International cooperation between Seychelles and a Baltic Island: Minister Dogley visits German beach clean-up project
editor- May 23, 2019 22:39The Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine; Didier Dogley, in the company of the Honorary Consul General for the Seychelles in Germany, Mr. Max Hunzinger, visited the ... Read More
In the footsteps of Leonardo in France: The enigma of the Last Supper tapestry
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 21, 2019 21:45This is the title of the study day that was held at the Vatican Museums at the end of the restoration of the famous tapestry preserved today in the Pinacoteca ... Read More
Driving to Heathrow? Rethink your journey urges former Deputy Mayor of London
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 21:13Heathrow announced today the appointment of Val Shawcross as Chair of the Heathrow Area Transport Forum (HATF), an independent group established to help improve accessibility and public transport around the ... Read More